Job SummaryThe Production Manager will function as a key member of the Tuscaloosa leadership team and asphaltic roofing shingle manufacturing network. This leader will be responsible for leading and developing an engaged production staff, driving a safe and reliable work environment, applying continuous improvement principles methods to ensure department efficiencies.
Essential Duties- Partner with the EHS team to ensure the plant is compliant with all state, federal, and local regulations regarding safety, to include but not limited to OSHA and EPA regulatory standards. Serve as a leading advocate for safety initiatives within the plant, cultivating a mindset that prioritizes safety throughout the organization’s culture.
- Foster a culture committed to ongoing continuous improvement across the Production team by participating in various projects, such as 5S events, the application of lean principles, kaizen events, and cultivate continuous process improvement. Establish explicit objectives, supply necessary resources, and motivate the production team to welcome and drive change.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, positive reinforcement, open communication and employee engagement. Proactively pursue ideas and incorporate relevant suggestions from the team
- Identify and execute production improvement opportunities leveraged from information from data resources.
- Establish meaningful objectives for production employees that are tied to the organization's overall short and long term objectives. Responsible for identifying and developing talent within the production team to include but not limited to, performance management, succession planning, and creation of development plans.
- Lead, mentor, and maximize the production team with a One Team mindset.
- Partner with cross-functional teams by providing guidance and training to foster a unified dedication towards maintaining safety, production and quality standards.
- Partner with Plant and Operations leadership to establish clear performance, safety, quality, and engagement standards for the Production team. Hold the team accountable for meeting and/or exceeding established metrics and expectations.
- Identify opportunities to ensure efficiency and cost reduction while maintaining quality standards, meeting production delivery requirements, machine reliability and overall repair costs. Establish and implement best practices including preventative measures that continuously improve production efficiencies.
- Understand and ensure compliance of terms within collective bargaining agreement(s)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
- We require one of the following education and experience requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree coupled with 2+ years experience in a safety sensitive environment ORa HS Diploma or equivalent coupled with 6+ years experience in a safety sensitive environment with increasing team leadership responsibilities.
- We also require: 2+ years of people leadership and team building experience.
Qualifications Preferred
- Direct management of production in high volume manufacturing operation, continuous web process or continuous manufacturing process.
- 1+ years management experience in a represented environment.
- Ability to relocate as part of career progression.
- Demonstrated ability to lead/influence/manage people.
- Adept at being both a leader and a team player - positive interactions and participation on teams.
- Willingness to embrace change and champion change effectively.
Physical Demands
- Stationary Position - Frequently
- Move/Traverse - Frequently
- Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
- Transport/Lifting - Frequently
- Transport/Carrying - Frequently
- Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
- Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
- Ascend/Descend - Frequently
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
- Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
- Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
- Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
- Reaching - Occasionally
- Handling - Occasionally
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Rarely
- Communicate/Talking - Frequently
- Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
- Coordination - Frequently
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Frequently
- Extreme heat - Frequently
- Humid - Frequently
- Wet - Frequently
- Noise - Frequently
- Hazards - Frequently
- Temperature Change - Frequently
- Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
- Vibration - Frequently
Travel Requirements: less than 20%
Minimum Requirements
Pay Transparency
Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.
Base Salary Range: $104,000-$143,000
